Nursing homes in Decatur, AL
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Decatur, part of the Morgan area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 1★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents and families seeking long-term care in Decatur, Alabama, can evaluate two local nursing homes using data from the CMS Care Compare tool. Located within Morgan County, these facilities currently hold an average overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Among the options serving ZIP codes 35601 and 35603, River City Center, operated by Genesis Healthcare, represents the highest-rated facility in the city despite the current low regional benchmarks.
Rating distribution
avg 1★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Decatur
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- GENESIS HEALTHCARE1 home
- VENZA CARE MANAGEMENT1 home
What to look for in Decatur
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is RIVER CITY CENTER at 1★.
- 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Decatur
| RIVER CITY CENTER GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| DECATUR HEALTH & REHAB CENTER VENZA CARE MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.